Brighton Elementary vs Douglass Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
Douglass Park Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
| Measure | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Douglass Park Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,142 | #1110 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25072 of 50,301 | #33963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 483 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 102.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 37.0).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 102.9%).
- •Douglass Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Douglass Park Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 483.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton Elementary better than Douglass Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 37.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brighton Elementary and Douglass Park Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Elementary: 483. Douglass Park Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Elementary and Douglass Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brighton Elementary is 1060th of 1,142 and Douglass Park Elementary is 1110th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).